1740 (AD 1740) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1740 (AD 1740) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1740 (AD 1740) (4)

Frederick William I of Prussia (Died: 1740-05-31) — The 'Soldier King' who centralized Prussian power through rigorous military and state reforms.
Giovanni Paisiello (Born: 1740) — Italian Classical composer, renowned for popular opera in the late 18th century.
Marquis de Sade (Born: 1740-06-02) — French nobleman and writer, infamous for his libertine novels and political activism.
Montgolfier brothers (Born: 1740) — Pioneering 18th-century French inventors of the hot air balloon.